senatorial courtesy
noun
the practice in the U.S. Senate of confirming only those presidential appointees approved by both senators from the state of the appointee, or by the senior senator of the president's party.
Origin of senatorial courtesy
1An Americanism dating back to 1880–85
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How to use senatorial courtesy in a sentence
That's their right: There are no ground rules to senatorial courtesy.
You will begin your senatorial courtesy calls almost immediately.
He fell back upon the practice of senatorial courtesy, and held up the confirmation of the appointment.
The New Nation | Frederic L. PaxsonForgotten, in this moment, is senatorial courtesy and respect for the powers of the feudal system.
Mr. Crewe's Career, Complete | Winston Churchill
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